The Sterling Inn is not a top of the line boutique hotel and that’s 100% okay! That’s not its lane. It’s a budget motel meant to give the traveler a clean, quiet, safe, and comfortable place to rest, and it does that well. It’s a nicely updated old-style motel: some ground-floor units, a few up-and-down. Again: quiet, clean, decently-appointed. Bed is comfortable, and has both hard and soft pillows. Microwave and fridge. Nice TV. More power points than you can shake a stick at. The Wi-Fi is good and strong, though it did cut off sometime around midnight (which was good, I should have been asleep earlier anyway!). No trouble streaming movies, and I was able to hook up my Roku stick to the TV easily without a lot of faffing around with the network. They save in a few ways that aren’t deal breakers but should be noted. The fridge is, or at least in my room was, a wine cooler, so there’s no freezer. There’s no coffee maker, and if you haven’t brought a mug, no convenient way to make a cup of tea in the morning. There’s only the one chair at the desk, and it’s a plain old wooden chair, so you probably won’t be doing a lot of work from the desk. I still liked it and was comfortable, but I’d put it on the “stay here if you really want to keep the costs down but still have an good place to rest” list. Totally recommend if you need a few nights on a budget.

Consistently good for what we need. Manager had to shut down a party next door, which cost us a good night’s sleep. We were happy he was able to get them out without some long, drawn out police action. Was a little rough for a spell. Location is great, lots of safe places to walk between the campus and the neighborhood. Usually a very quiet, no fuss stay and we will return.

The staff is excellent. The location is perfect, walkable. I would stay here again for any reason, work, pleasure, or a staycation.

We have stayed here several times while visiting our kids at Santa Clara Univ. It is simple, clean and walking distance to campus! The owner is very nice!

It was good my husband and I stayed there for 2 nights.The only problem was that they didn’t have coffee maker.

Very quiet, easy to fall asleep. Nice people working there too!

Very convenient if you visit Santa Clara University

I read the reviews before booking. Can confirm that this is very clean no frills motel that’s very close to restaurants, coffee shops and a grocery store. Manager is very friendly and accommodating.

I had a really enjoyable stay! Man at the front desk was friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

great location, more than adeqaute for a short overnight before flying. 5 minutes to the airport.

Very nice hotel

Ed is a gift to this world. He truly is the sweetest person you'll meet. He runs an amazing motel, spacious modern rooms with charging ports/USBs on both sides of the bed, LED mirror in the bathroom, and the rooms are very clean. Very walkable with Ike's across the street, Safeway in sight, and a nearby 24 Hour Fitness. It's right off the freeway so it's accessible to anything.

Convient and Ed is super sweet!

Nice property, friendly staff, nice place, nice rooms

The staff was lovely ! Clean and comfortable room. Price was great!

Ed was great. Would go back next time we are in the area. Rooms were perfect for our trip and was pretty close to the freeway. Standard size tv, microwave and fridge. Going to be booking here next time. Looking forward to checking out the other rooms.

Nice very clean hotel room. Amazing clerk, very friendly and welcoming!

The proprietor of the Motel was very friendly, hospitable and welcoming. Very nice location near Santa Clara University with excellent dining locations within walking distance.

Clean and staff was nice

The owner was very nice and welcoming, and helped us with issues with the room. The bathroom floor was very un-even (it was an accessible room but even the part of the floor which wasn't the ramp was un-even). It caused the entire floor to be flooded right after the first shower which was inconvenient. Overall - a decent room for a one night stay before taking a flight, but it's a small un-cozy room.

Every thing was fine.

Great place to stay. Quiet area

Ed at the front desk was super nice and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when in town!

good

Very quiet and just what we needed.

Manager was incredibly gracious. Even gave me a handmade bracelet for the concert I was in town for.

The property manager, Ed, was great.

Our stay was great. Our host was so welcoming. The grounds were extremely clean and welcoming. The room was clean and vet comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

This was a clean, comfortable motel and the manager was so sweet and accommodating.

Light in the bathroom was not working, only the fan.

Staff was great, location was convenient! A bit loud, but you’re very close to the street so not surprising. Room was clean - a few ants, but standard for California and only a few of them. Would definitely recommend!

It's not a five star motel but it's a decent place with no problems. The manager is especially helpful and nice.